Why mould appears in your home and how to get rid of it
The three conditions mould needs, the main causes at home, how to remove it so it stays away and which materials to use in damp areas.
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Can you paint sealant? Which joints take paint and which do not
Acrylic and MS polymer sealants can be painted, silicone cannot. A table of sealants, when to paint the joint (after 24–48 h) and which paint to use.
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3-in-1 paint for rust: how to apply Zahyst 3in1 primer-enamel
3-in-1 primer-enamel goes straight onto rust: 2 coats, 2 hours each, about 110 g/m² per coat, for ferrous metal (not galvanized steel). Preparation, drying and when to add a primer.
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How to apply hammer enamel: coats, thinning and intervals
Hammer enamel goes on in 2–3 coats wet-on-wet with a 10–50 minute interval. Preparation, thinning, tools and the mistakes that spoil the texture.
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Brush or Roller, and Which Paint: How to Get a Durable Paint Job
What makes a paint job last: substrate preparation, priming, choosing paint by its data-sheet properties, brush, roller or spray, application conditions and ventilation.
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Cheap facade paint: how not to get misled and what to check in the data sheet
Why cheap facade paint fades and peels after the first winter, how buyers are most often misled and which data sheet figures to check before buying. Plus how to work out the cost of a facade per year and apply the paint correctly.
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Mirror adhesive for heavy decor: how to choose and bond without drilling
What to glue a mirror to a wall or tiles with, when liquid nails are enough and when you need MS Polymer, and how to check the mirror's weight.
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How long sealant and silicone take to dry before water contact
A skin in 15–20 minutes, full cure in 24–48 hours, silicone cures about 2 mm deep per day. A table by sealant type and when to use the shower.
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Why expanding foam crumbles, sags or deforms a window
Secondary expansion from 15 to 300%, a cold can, UV and moisture in the joint: why foam crumbles or pushes a frame, and how to fill a joint right.
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